Policy on managing tourism permissions to operate in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 2003 Current

Abstract

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (“GBRMPA”) has prepared this document in collaboration with the Queensland Government, following extensive stakeholder consultation. This policy will guide management of tourism permissions in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The GBRMPA will continue to liaise with tourism permission holders and other key stakeholders to ensure the efficient application and implementation of this policy. Although this policy deals explicitly with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (“QPWS”) has collaborated in its development. It is anticipated that QPWS will adopt a complementary policy for the Queensland Marine Parks adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, to maintain consistent joint Marine Parks permitting arrangements.